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... 3 Help and Support 3 Searching for a topic 4 BigFix 4 Online help 5 eMachines contact information 6 2 Checking Out Your eMachines Computer 7 Desktop PC Front 8 Desktop PC Back 10 Identifying your model 13 eMachines model and serial number 13 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 3 Getting Started 15 Working... 22 Enhanced keyboard 22 Standard keyboard 22 Keyboard features 23 Using the mouse 24 Connecting the modem 26 Connecting to a wired Ethernet network 27 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 28 4 Using Drives and Ports 29 Using the diskette drive...
... 3 Help and Support 3 Searching for a topic 4 BigFix 4 Online help 5 eMachines contact information 6 2 Checking Out Your eMachines Computer 7 Desktop PC Front 8 Desktop PC Back 10 Identifying your model 13 eMachines model and serial number 13 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 3 Getting Started 15 Working... 22 Enhanced keyboard 22 Standard keyboard 22 Keyboard features 23 Using the mouse 24 Connecting the modem 26 Connecting to a wired Ethernet network 27 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 28 4 Using Drives and Ports 29 Using the diskette drive...
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Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in) jack Telephone jack Case cover thumbscrew IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Case cover thumbscrew 10 www.eMachines.com Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Back Your computer includes the following components.
Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in) jack Telephone jack Case cover thumbscrew IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Case cover thumbscrew 10 www.eMachines.com Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Back Your computer includes the following components.
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Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a digital camcorder) into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Plug a modem cable into this jack. 12 www.eMachines.com Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Component IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Icon Description Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a DSL or cable modem for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28.
Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a digital camcorder) into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Plug a modem cable into this jack. 12 www.eMachines.com Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Component IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Icon Description Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a DSL or cable modem for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28.
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... network cable into the network jack computer. www.eMachines.com 27 To connect to a wired Ethernet network: 1 Insert one end of your computer's Ethernet jack. Tips & Tricks You can use your computer's Ethernet jack for more than just networking. Connecting to a wired Ethernet network Connecting to a wired Ethernet network Your computer has a network jack that you...
... network cable into the network jack computer. www.eMachines.com 27 To connect to a wired Ethernet network: 1 Insert one end of your computer's Ethernet jack. Tips & Tricks You can use your computer's Ethernet jack for more than just networking. Connecting to a wired Ethernet network Connecting to a wired Ethernet network Your computer has a network jack that you...
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...page 10 to which you still get the error, your computer 62 www.eMachines.com If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection ...connection, or your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. OR - For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help...cable or DSL modem, make sure that the connections have a problem with your ISP is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Internet See also "Modem (dial-up)" on...
...page 10 to which you still get the error, your computer 62 www.eMachines.com If the error message still appears, disconnect from the ISP connection ...connection, or your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. OR - For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help...cable or DSL modem, make sure that the connections have a problem with your ISP is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Internet See also "Modem (dial-up)" on...
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...My Computer window ■ Reboot your telephone line, then check for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Your modem does not dial or does not connect ■ Make sure that your computer.... ■ Close all messages are cleared and call messaging, or voice mail, make sure that the modem dialing properties are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 10 to make sure that the connections have additional telephone services such as call waiting,...
...My Computer window ■ Reboot your telephone line, then check for a dial tone by plugging a working telephone into the modem jack and not the Ethernet network jack. See "Desktop PC Back" on page 62. Your modem does not dial or does not connect ■ Make sure that your computer.... ■ Close all messages are cleared and call messaging, or voice mail, make sure that the modem dialing properties are set correctly. 64 www.eMachines.com Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 10 to make sure that the connections have additional telephone services such as call waiting,...
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... 42 screen 42 clicking 25 closing computer case 48 front bezel 49 unresponsive program 21 connecting modem 26 PS/2 keyboard 11 PS/2 mouse 11 to Ethernet 12 to Ethernet network 27 to Internet 12, 27 to network 12, 27 connections audio in 11 digital camera 9, 11, 28 www...
... 42 screen 42 clicking 25 closing computer case 48 front bezel 49 unresponsive program 21 connecting modem 26 PS/2 keyboard 11 PS/2 mouse 11 to Ethernet 12 to Ethernet network 27 to Internet 12, 27 to network 12, 27 connections audio in 11 digital camera 9, 11, 28 www...
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digital video camera 9, 12, 28 Ethernet 12, 27 external audio 11 external speakers 11 Firewire 9, 12, 28 headphone 11 i.Link 9, 12, ... keys 23 diskette drive 30 troubleshooting 59 diskette drive identifying 30 locating drive 9 troubleshooting 59 using 30 display troubleshooting 60 documentation eMachines Web site 3 help 3 Help and Support 3 online help 5 double-clicking 25 dragging 25 drives CD 9, 33 diskette ...using 33 DVD/CD drive See DVD drive E editing buttons 23 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 45 eMachines model number 13 serial number 13 Web address 3 Web site 3 ergonomics 16 84 www...
digital video camera 9, 12, 28 Ethernet 12, 27 external audio 11 external speakers 11 Firewire 9, 12, 28 headphone 11 i.Link 9, 12, ... keys 23 diskette drive 30 troubleshooting 59 diskette drive identifying 30 locating drive 9 troubleshooting 59 using 30 display troubleshooting 60 documentation eMachines Web site 3 help 3 Help and Support 3 online help 5 double-clicking 25 dragging 25 drives CD 9, 33 diskette ...using 33 DVD/CD drive See DVD drive E editing buttons 23 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 45 eMachines model number 13 serial number 13 Web address 3 Web site 3 ergonomics 16 84 www...
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... jack 27 Ethernet jack 12 external audio jack 11 F faxes troubleshooting 66 files opening 25 troubleshooting 60 finding Help and Support topics 4 Firewire port 9, 12, 28 folders opening ... editing 23 function 23 Internet 23 mouse 24 navigation 23 numeric 23 power 9 Windows 23 L label Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 model number 13 www.eMachines.com 85
... jack 27 Ethernet jack 12 external audio jack 11 F faxes troubleshooting 66 files opening 25 troubleshooting 60 finding Help and Support topics 4 Firewire port 9, 12, 28 folders opening ... editing 23 function 23 Internet 23 mouse 24 navigation 23 numeric 23 power 9 Windows 23 L label Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 model number 13 www.eMachines.com 85
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... Contents Contents Chapter 1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our computer 2 Using the eMachines Web site 2 Using Help and Support 3 Searching for a topic 3 Getting help in Media Center 4 Using Online help 4 Contact information 5 Microsoft Certificate of ...Chapter 2: Getting to Know Your Computer 7 Front 8 Back 10 Connecting the dial-up modem 11 Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network . . . 12 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 13 Configuring the audio jacks 13 Chapter 3: Using Your Computer 15 Working safely 16...
... Contents Contents Chapter 1: Getting Help 1 Thank you for purchasing our computer 2 Using the eMachines Web site 2 Using Help and Support 3 Searching for a topic 3 Getting help in Media Center 4 Using Online help 4 Contact information 5 Microsoft Certificate of ...Chapter 2: Getting to Know Your Computer 7 Front 8 Back 10 Connecting the dial-up modem 11 Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network . . . 12 Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 13 Configuring the audio jacks 13 Chapter 3: Using Your Computer 15 Working safely 16...
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Contents www.emachines.com Working with files and folders 29 Viewing drives 29 Creating ...e-mail 47 Chapter 6: Networking Your Computer 49 Introduction to Networking 50 Using a router 50 Creating an Ethernet network 52 Installing Ethernet cards and drivers 52 Making sure your broadband connection works 52 Naming the computers and the workgroup 52 ...Configuring the TCP/IP protocol 53 Setting up an Ethernet network 55 Configuring your router 57 Testing your network 57 Sharing resources 58 Sharing drives and printers 58...
Contents www.emachines.com Working with files and folders 29 Viewing drives 29 Creating ...e-mail 47 Chapter 6: Networking Your Computer 49 Introduction to Networking 50 Using a router 50 Creating an Ethernet network 52 Installing Ethernet cards and drivers 52 Making sure your broadband connection works 52 Naming the computers and the workgroup 52 ...Configuring the TCP/IP protocol 53 Setting up an Ethernet network 55 Configuring your router 57 Testing your network 57 Sharing resources 58 Sharing drives and printers 58...
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CHAPTER 2 Getting to Know Your Computer • Front • Back • Connecting the dial-up modem • Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network • Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device • Configuring the audio jacks
CHAPTER 2 Getting to Know Your Computer • Front • Back • Connecting the dial-up modem • Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network • Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device • Configuring the audio jacks
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... operating in ) jack Telephone jack Component Icon Voltage selection switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Case cover thumbscrew IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Case cover thumbscrew Description Before turning on page 13. Plug a parallel device (such as this port. For ... at 50 Hz. Plug the power cord into this , the voltage switch should always be moved to Know Your Computer www.emachines.com Back Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. For more information, see "Checking the...
... operating in ) jack Telephone jack Component Icon Voltage selection switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port Case cover thumbscrew IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Case cover thumbscrew Description Before turning on page 13. Plug a parallel device (such as this port. For ... at 50 Hz. Plug the power cord into this , the voltage switch should always be moved to Know Your Computer www.emachines.com Back Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. For more information, see "Checking the...
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Remove these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. Plug a modem cable into ... the modem cable into a telephone wall jack. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other end of these screws before opening the case. www.emachines.com Connecting the dial-up modem Component Icon Monitor port USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in 56K...
Remove these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. Plug a modem cable into ... the modem cable into a telephone wall jack. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other end of these screws before opening the case. www.emachines.com Connecting the dial-up modem Component Icon Monitor port USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in 56K...
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... a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network: 1 Insert one end of your computer. Tips & Tricks You can use your computer's Ethernet jack for more than just networking. on page 49. CHAPTER 2: Getting to Know Your Computer www.emachines.com Connecting to a cable or DSL modem ...or to your computer's Ethernet jack. To connect to a cable or DSL modem or to...
... a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network: 1 Insert one end of your computer. Tips & Tricks You can use your computer's Ethernet jack for more than just networking. on page 49. CHAPTER 2: Getting to Know Your Computer www.emachines.com Connecting to a cable or DSL modem ...or to your computer's Ethernet jack. To connect to a cable or DSL modem or to...
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...access it from the World Wide Web. Microsoft Outlook or Outlook Express was included with your e-mail messages. CHAPTER 5: Using the Internet www.emachines.com Learning about the Internet The Internet is a worldwide network of Internet service providers available locally. ■ A Web browser-a program that ...provides access to the Internet through an ISP server. Your computer may have an Ethernet jack on page 46. 42 Cable and DSL modems connect to your computer to other computers can access this network by connecting your ...
...access it from the World Wide Web. Microsoft Outlook or Outlook Express was included with your e-mail messages. CHAPTER 5: Using the Internet www.emachines.com Learning about the Internet The Internet is a worldwide network of Internet service providers available locally. ■ A Web browser-a program that ...provides access to the Internet through an ISP server. Your computer may have an Ethernet jack on page 46. 42 Cable and DSL modems connect to your computer to other computers can access this network by connecting your ...
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CHAPTER 6 Networking Your Computer • Introduction to Networking • Creating an Ethernet network • Sharing resources • Using the network • Adding a printer to your network
CHAPTER 6 Networking Your Computer • Introduction to Networking • Creating an Ethernet network • Sharing resources • Using the network • Adding a printer to your network
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... a permit and hire a licensed installer. Business networks are built using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com Introduction to each computer or network device. 50 Most home networks are typically built using Standard or Fast Ethernet components. Your municipality may require you or your electrician must install special...
... a permit and hire a licensed installer. Business networks are built using Fast or Gigabit Ethernet components. CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com Introduction to each computer or network device. 50 Most home networks are typically built using Standard or Fast Ethernet components. Your municipality may require you or your electrician must install special...
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... component. Important For best results, Ethernet network components should be either all standard Ethernet (10 Mbps), all Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps or 10/100), or all of the network equipment ■ One broadband Internet connection (optional) 51 www.emachines.com Introduction to the router are ...all of your computers or Ethernet-ready devices. Cable or DSL modem Router Tips & Tricks To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your computers, and cables connecting each ...
... component. Important For best results, Ethernet network components should be either all standard Ethernet (10 Mbps), all Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps or 10/100), or all of the network equipment ■ One broadband Internet connection (optional) 51 www.emachines.com Introduction to the router are ...all of your computers or Ethernet-ready devices. Cable or DSL modem Router Tips & Tricks To add the ability to access a wireless Ethernet network to your computers, and cables connecting each ...
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...Important You must install one is not listed, you do not have a broadband connection already installed, make the necessary arrangements with your Ethernet cards for your network, you are using your current setup. The Performance and Maintenance window opens. 2 Click/Double-click System. The..."Adding or replacing an expansion card" on page 171. CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com Determining if an Ethernet device is already installed on your computer To determine if Ethernet is already installed on your Internet service provider. Be sure to find out how soon after ...
...Important You must install one is not listed, you do not have a broadband connection already installed, make the necessary arrangements with your Ethernet cards for your network, you are using your current setup. The Performance and Maintenance window opens. 2 Click/Double-click System. The..."Adding or replacing an expansion card" on page 171. CHAPTER 6: Networking Your Computer www.emachines.com Determining if an Ethernet device is already installed on your computer To determine if Ethernet is already installed on your Internet service provider. Be sure to find out how soon after ...